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Recent Examples of calmly
Hoja calmly takes off his turban and places it on the villager’s head.
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Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead, focus on protecting finances and calmly presenting evidence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Be consistent and follow through calmly, without overreacting.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If nerves rise, write the sentence first, read it aloud once, and then deliver it calmly so your point lands cleanly.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
The footage shows Bebe sitting calmly inside a clear tube-like apparatus submerged approximately three feet underwater.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Rutherford calmly explained his limitations.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Ian reads the room, or in this case, the woods, and calmly tells his wife that his soul was not meant to be one with Emily.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Daniel Lapage captured the scene on a security camera at his home in Yuma, where two bighorn sheep wandered calmly across his property on April 2.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead, focus on protecting finances and calmly presenting evidence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Be consistent and follow through calmly, without overreacting.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If nerves rise, write the sentence first, read it aloud once, and then deliver it calmly so your point lands cleanly.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
The footage shows Bebe sitting calmly inside a clear tube-like apparatus submerged approximately three feet underwater.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Rutherford calmly explained his limitations.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Ian reads the room, or in this case, the woods, and calmly tells his wife that his soul was not meant to be one with Emily.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Daniel Lapage captured the scene on a security camera at his home in Yuma, where two bighorn sheep wandered calmly across his property on April 2.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmly
Adverb
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Canada got one back in the 67th minute when David coolly buried a penalty after Buchanan was fouled by Ellertsson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bruno Fernandes coolly converted the spot kick, and United went 1-0 ahead.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Officers deployed pepper spray and rubber bullets to repel the crowd; a smaller gathering of about 200 people assembled peacefully on Sunday before dispersing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The activists were organized into three groups, with one willing to commit felony breaking and entering, another willing to be arrested for trespassing, while others were there to peacefully protest, the sheriff said.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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One of the spaces is serenely accented in all white and features rounded paneling that can open or close depending on the client’s preference for privacy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That sequence also introduces a placidly smiley Kylie Jenner playing herself on seemingly a Valium-Adderall speedball of deluded bounciness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Often neglected are the two whorled figures, strolling placidly in the background.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Calmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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